Emmanuel Lamptey, the astonishing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champion who defeated Nigeria's Ben Bazi to win the Global Warrior Champions title in round one at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Bukom Boxing Arena on September 19 has appealed to individuals and companies to support him as he plans to move his craft to a higher level.

"I need a manager so that I can have a sound mind to train better and harder for the sport, because I believe I can achieve something big" he said.

Speaking to Yours Truly on Omashi TV flagship programme, The Big Fight Night, he said there is no cheap fight as very MMA duel is unpredictable and tough.

"When you enter the octagon cage it's you and your God,  your coach will only wish you good luck and you have to deliver" he expressed.

According to Lamptey who resides at Chorkor, he redeemed Ghana on the night because three Ghanaian fighters had lost against foreigners and so he had to win to appease the fans.

He knocked out his opponent in round one to collect his second title.

He noted that if a fighter is fit, he does not fear and advised other athletes to try MMA because it is fun and not dangerous as people think.

His trainer, David Euro also asked companies to support their gym.

He stressed that there are international championship but they lack financial support.

He thanked Global Warrior Champions led by Jeff Taylor for staging the event, 'Rumble In The Jungle'.

He also commended and appreciated Alhassan Okine and Jonathan Euro, Ghanaian international fighters based in UAE for their assistance in equipping the Euros Fighting Gym.

Meanwhile, Derrick Macaire a top ring official and executive of the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Association has hinted that they are spreading their wings wide to invite fighters from other regions and educate people on the sport.

He said MMA is not dangerous if fighters do the right things, like protecting themselves well and training enough for sustained stamina.

By Sammy Heywood Okine